Loughborough University

This study tests whether a supervised resistance exercise program can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in women aged 50-70 who have gone through menopause. Participants will do leg and core exercises twice a week for 30-40 minutes. Researchers will measure chang…

This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement for four weeks can reduce alcohol cravings and improve thinking, mood, and gut health in people with alcohol use disorder. 38 participants are randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo, and neither they n…

This study looks at how a single session of cricket fast bowling changes certain substances in the blood that are linked to bone health. Fourteen healthy young male fast bowlers will have their blood tested before, right after, and two hours after bowling. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at how one session of drop-landing (jumping) exercise changes certain substances in the blood that are linked to bone health. Fifteen healthy young men will do the exercise and a control session, with blood samples taken before, right after, and one hour later. T…